Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (4th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Section 2.3 - Acceleration - Got It? - Page 22: 2.3

Answer

B)

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The acceleration is always in the direction of the change in velocity. The elevator is slowing up in the positive direction, meaning that the acceleration is initially downward. Then, the elevator begins speeding up downward. SInce it is speeding up as it goes downward, the acceleration is once again downward.
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